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The official music and entertainment news site of American Idol host and American Top 40 on air radio personality!Tue, 03 Mar 2015 20:38:38 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.0‘American Idol’ Announces Judges: Who’s Joining Keith Urban?http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/09/03/american-idol-announces-judges-whos-joining-keith-urban/
http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/09/03/american-idol-announces-judges-whos-joining-keith-urban/#commentsTue, 03 Sep 2013 14:03:57 +0000http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=253691American Idol is getting some new (and familiar) faces for its upcoming 13th season.

Joining Keith Urban at the judges’ table will be former judgeJennifer Lopez, who left after Season 11, and Harry Connick, Jr., FOX announced on Tuesday.

Also returning is Randy Jackson … but not as a judge. The Idol vet will now be the in-house mentor for the contestants.

And of course, Ryan Seacrest will also return as the host of American Idol. “I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of the AMERICAN IDOL XIII family. Our new producers, judging panel and mentor are all fired up for this season,” says Ryan, “I’ve already witnessed some amazingly talented contestants from around the country during our early auditions, cementing my belief that a new superstar is well within our sights.”

Keith is also excited for the new Idol. “I think this season of IDOL is gonna be a blast,” he adds. “New team, new energy and a whole new field of artists to be discovered and given a chance!”

As for Randy, who announced his departure as a judge at the end of last season, he’s also looking forward to returning. “Surprise, surprise! I am so happy to be back as part of this amazing show that started it all. Season 1-3 is the place to be. The original talent show is back with a vengeance and ready to discover the best talent in America.”

]]>http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/gonna-miss-this-guy/feed/0Randy Jackson Reveals Why He Decided to Leave ‘American Idol’ Nowhttp://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/randy-jackson-reveals-why-he-decided-to-leave-idol-now/
http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/17/randy-jackson-reveals-why-he-decided-to-leave-idol-now/#commentsFri, 17 May 2013 15:14:46 +0000http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=232862Randy Jackson made his final bow on American Idol last night.

After 12 years of judging on the hit competition show, the head dawg has decided to leave the show.

Randy revealed to his good friend Ryan on On Air with Ryan Seacrest that his decision to leave now was simply because: “It was just time, honestly. You reach that point where you go, ‘Ok, so what do I want to do next?’ You know 12 seasons honestly, Ryan, we’ve done it … [it's time to] get on a different roller coaster.”

So does Randy know what that next roller coaster will be? No. But he doesn’t have second thoughts about leaving Idol.

“I’m kind of one of those weird ones. When I’m ready, I’m ready. But it takes me a while to really get there.”

As for the video tribute that played on the finale, Randy joked, “What is so startling for me is to see from Season 1 and 2, just the dramatic weight loss. How I went from this huge guy to the supermodel I am. It’s freaking crazy. I was like, ‘Yo dawg, you are like a third of yourself’ and Ryan and Simon [Cowell] inspired me to do that.”

Since Randy has sat at the judges table for 12 seasons, he’s seen all the changes over the years, but what are his feelings about this season’s panel? “This wasn’t the best in terms of chemistry panel, but no listen, for real … when I look at the talent on the stage and who won and what happened up there, I’m just like whatever people say about the judges – good, bad, indifferent – you look at the talent and I’m proud of us.”

]]>http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/05/02/big-show-tonight-harryconnickjr-is-back-and-were-having-him-share-a-dressing-room-w-randyjackson/feed/0‘American Idol’ Final Four: Angie Miller ‘Wins The Night’http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/04/25/american-idol-final-four-angie-miller-wins-the-night/
http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/04/25/american-idol-final-four-angie-miller-wins-the-night/#commentsThu, 25 Apr 2013 14:36:28 +0000http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=228918This far into the competition on American Idol, one thing is certain — all of the finalists sure can sing!

But on Wednesday’s performance show, Angie Miller appeared to stand out from all the rest. Between her rendition of “Cry Me A River” by Julie London and “Who You Are” by Jessie J, the 19-year-old brought the judges to their feet. ” She is in it to win it,” judge Randy Jackson told the audience. “Angie wins the night, hands down!”

Which female contestant will have to say goodbye? Plus, what is the surprise Ryan Seacrest was teasing us about all through the night? Make sure to watch the results show Thursday night at 8 p.m. on Fox.

]]>http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/04/04/cant-believe-its-been-8-years-carrieunderwood-randyjackson/feed/0Randy Jackson Dubs This Season of ‘Idol’ a Girls Seasonhttp://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/03/27/randy-jackson-dubs-this-season-of-idol-a-girls-season/
http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/03/27/randy-jackson-dubs-this-season-of-idol-a-girls-season/#commentsWed, 27 Mar 2013 15:15:38 +0000http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=223858American Idol judge Randy Jackson phoned in to “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” to talk how the girls are dominating this season and why Lazaro is so compelling.

Randy admits: “Dude, I’m telling you the girls are killing it week in and week out.” Adding, “if a girl doesn’t win this year I don’t know when a girl is going to win.”

Aside from the girls, America is also loving Lazaro Arbos personal journey. Randy explains Lazaro as: “He’s got an amazing story. This kid is like a test of wills. If he can overcome the odds and do what he’s doing, anybody can.”

American Idol on Fox tonght at 8/7c.

]]>http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/03/27/randy-jackson-dubs-this-season-of-idol-a-girls-season/feed/0Randy Says The Idol Girls Are ‘Stronger Than The Boys’http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/03/01/randy-jackson-says-the-girls-are-stronger-than-the-boys-on-american-idol/
http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/03/01/randy-jackson-says-the-girls-are-stronger-than-the-boys-on-american-idol/#commentsFri, 01 Mar 2013 10:02:01 +0000http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=218786Ladies and gentleman, we officially have your top 20 contestants for American Idol season 12.

On Thursday night, the final 10 male singers fought for one of the last remaining spots. Lazaro Arbos impressed the judges with a cover fromKeith Urban while Gurpreet Singh Sarin struggled with his James Morrison song choice. In the end, some of the judges argued the girls might just be a little better than the boys.

“There’s been this feeling that the girls have the edge this year,” Keith said. Randy Jackson agreed. “I think the girls are a little stronger than the boys.” Are they right? Tune in Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as the final contestants battle for your votes.

]]>http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/03/01/randy-jackson-says-the-girls-are-stronger-than-the-boys-on-american-idol/feed/0Randy Jackson Dishes on ‘Sexy’ Keith Urbanhttp://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/16/randy-jackson-dishes-on-sexy-keith-urban/
http://www.ryanseacrest.com/2013/01/16/randy-jackson-dishes-on-sexy-keith-urban/#commentsWed, 16 Jan 2013 16:52:36 +0000http://ryanseacrest.com/?p=205322Randy Jackson called in to “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” to talk about the two night season premiere of “American Idol” that kicks off tonight at 8/7c on FOX.

On American Idol:
“This has always been a fun, dysfunctional, crazy, wild, lovable show,” he says. “We’re all kind of wild, crazy people.”

On Using The Word Pitchy:
Randy has used this word so much throughout the seasons, that executive producer Nigel Lythgoe has said he doesn’t want to hear it anymore. But what does the term mean? “I kind of coined the phrase…the term is really just to let people know that it’s basically out of tune because it’s between flat and sharp, which is the two polar sides that tell you if the note is squarely on the note. So, it’s an easier way of saying it was out of tune,” Randy explains. So, how does he feel about Nigel’s request? “There’s a couple of letters I could put in there.”